Where national history meets local memory
The idea for a George Washington Highway dates back to 1913, when the Sons of the American Revolution proposed marking the actual roads Washington used during his travels. The concept resurfaced in
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Historical Society looks back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
The description of the Wayland Museum and Historical Society (WM&HS) conjures different ideas. In my short time as director, I’ve heard a range of answers from Wayland’s attic to “We have a
Can Varsity Jackets Reclaim their Glory?
By Art Jahnke Whatever happened to the appeal of varsity jackets? A generation ago, Wayland High School athletes would strut their hard-earned letters from classrooms to sports events to theater productions. These
Grout-Heard House Museum Fundraiser
From tiny one inch postage stamp squares to a 43-inch Star of Bethlehem, the patterns were varied and fascinating in the quilted collection on display during a recent fundraiser weekend at the
Whispers from the attic
by Kay Gardner-Westcott The house is gone now—buried beneath manicured lawns and silence. But there are things you cannot bury. Not completely. You don’t have to be a household name like Beatrice
Textures of time: Wayland’s quilt story on display
By Sherry Anne BryantWayland Post Contributor Historic quilts have stories to tell, and you can learn about them in the first-ever public display of the the Grout-Heard House Museum’s quilts at the
Cemeteries: Wayland’s silent storytellers of the past
In the quiet corners of Wayland, beneath the shade of ancient trees and among the moss-covered stones, lie open secrets — etched in granite, marble, and slate. Our cemeteries are more than
Dozens enjoy architecture history tour in Wayland Center
Sixty-seven enthusiastic Wayland residents participated in the Wayland Center Architecture Walk, part of the town’s ongoing Rev. 250th commemorations. The guided stroll highlighted the rich architectural heritage of Wayland Center, sparking con-about
Remembering Hurricane Katrina and lasting bonds with friends in Mississippi sister city
Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, a hurricane with sustained winds of 175 miles per hour shattered the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, flooding 80% of the city of
Does your home deserve historic recognition?
If your house is old, or a notable person lived in it, or a significant event occurred there, it deserves recognition and may be eligible for a historic plaque. Wayland’s Historical Commission